organogenesis

American  

[awr-guh-noh-jen-uh-sis, awr-gan-oh‑] / ˌɔr gə noʊˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ɔrˌgæn oʊ‑ /

Also organogeny

noun

1. Biology. the origin and development of an organ.

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organogenesis British  

/ ˌɔːɡənəʊdʒɪˈnɛtɪk, ˌɔːɡənəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs /

noun

1. the formation and development of organs in an animal or plant

2. Also called: organogeny.  the study of this process

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Other Word Forms

• organogenetic adjective
• organogenetically adverb

Etymology

Origin of organogenesis

First recorded in 1855–60; organo- + -genesis

Example Sentences

Disclosures: Muotri is the co-founder of and has an equity interest in TISMOO, a company specializing in genetic analysis and human brain organogenesis.

From Science Daily • Oct. 16, 2025

Their findings revealed that the levels of active auxins, cytokinins, ABA, and inactive GAs increased as cells differentiated to form organs, highlighting their role in plant cell differentiation and organogenesis.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2024

These germ layers are programmed to develop into certain tissue types, organs, and organ systems during a process called organogenesis.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Neurulation starts the process of the development of structures of the central nervous system and organogenesis establishes the basic plan for all organ systems.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

She had memorized a phrase: cleavage; epiboly, and organogenesis.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry